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Kalamazoo singer-songwriter Brian Koenigsknecht takes listeners ‘From the Shallows to the Deep’ on moving new album

• May 12, 2017

The veteran artist releases his CD at Louie’s Back Room Friday night, previewing the show during Local Spins on WYCE, which also featured new tracks by Mid-Life Crisis, Willamena, J. Snell, Jake Kershaw, Mark Lavengood, Tail From the Crypt and more. Read the feature story, listen to the podcast, watch the video of Koenigsknecht’s in-studio performance.

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Robin Connell: West Michigan Jazz Society’s Musician of the Year (Local Spins on WYCE)

• May 5, 2017

Much-respected jazz advocate and Grand Rapids pianist Robin Connell is a self-described ‘workhorse’ who will be honored at a May 15 banquet. Learn more about this devoted musician and listen to the Local Spins on WYCE podcast featuring performances with Connell and singer Kathy Lamar.

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Local Spins on WYCE: The JetBeats, new music from Hollywood Makeout, Rusty Vining, Brian Koenigsknecht, Standing Sun, Folias

• April 14, 2017

The 135th edition of Local Spins on WYCE boasted an in-studio performance by retro pop/rock’s The JetBeats, plus a spotlight on a bevy new local and regional tunes. Listen to the podcast here.

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Local Spins on WYCE: Conrad Shock + The Noise, plus new tracks by ConvoTronics, Miss Atomic, Coffin Problem

• April 8, 2017

This week’s edition of the Local Spins on WYCE radio show boasted an in-studio performance by Conrad Shock & The Noise, plus new music from Parlor Voice, Yolonda Lavender, Coffin Problem, ConvoTronics, Miss Atomic and more. Listen to the podcast and watch the video.

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Angst, dynamic songs and rock ‘n’ roll: Devin & The Dead Frets (Local Spins on WYCE podcast, video)

• April 1, 2017

The Grand Rapids rock band returned with some special guests to Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Chris DuPont, Lazy Genius, Mark Lavengood and more. Watch the video, listen to the radio podcast.

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Local Spins on WYCE: Detroit’s The Timbre of Cedar; new tracks by likemelikeyou, Sam Parks, Lipstick Jodi, The Autumnatic, Jim Shaneberger

• March 24, 2017

Spanning the east and west sides of the state, this week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE spotlighted pop, rock, folk, blues and more. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, read the story.

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‘Van the Man’ Soul Tribute to Van Morrison: A ‘beautiful way to hear this music’

• March 21, 2017

Get ready to “Moondance.” Grand Rapids singer Mark VandenBerge will unleash his most ambitious tribute to the legendary Van Morrison on Friday at 20 Monroe Live. Check out a video and get a preview in the Local Spins on WYCE podcast.

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Local Spins on WYCE: Conklin Ceili Band revs up Irish spirit in-studio, plus new tracks by Justin Avdek, The Suburbans and more

• March 10, 2017

The March 10 edition of the radio show also featured new music from The Accidentals, Alex Mendenall, The Go Rounds, Stef Chura, Michigander and Frontier Ruckus. Check out the podcast, video and story.

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Hot dog hell: The trials, tribulations and stunning music of singer-songwriter Jonny Carroll (Local Spins on WYCE)

• February 24, 2017

The Grand Rapids-turned-Indy artist has put a life-altering medical crisis behind him with ‘full-gear’ touring and a new EP on the horizon. Plus, hear new tracks by Chasing the Sky, Jim Shaneberger, The Film Stars, Weezil Malone, Andrew Gulledge and much more.

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Melophobix goes ‘cage-free’ with unfettered, horn-hued fusion of rock, funk, reggae, more

• February 19, 2017

This week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE spotlighted a Grand Rapids ensemble with a fresh, lively and eclectic musical attack, plus airing new tracks by Tail from the Crypt, Ashley McGrath, Beach Thief, Afro Zuma and Brother Adams & Emma Loo. (Podcast, video, story)

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Local Spins on WYCE: Jammie Awards preview and singer-songwriter Joe Shields in-studio (Podcast, video)

• February 10, 2017

On the day of the 2017 Jammie Awards, Local Spins on WYCE not only spotlighted some nominees but also debuted a couple of new tracks from Michigan bands and hosted singer-songwriter Joe Shields for an in-studio performance. Listen to the podcast, watch the video.

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Local Spins on WYCE: Delilah DeWylde & Jack Leaver’s Buddy Holly tribute, plus new music by Miss Atomic, Antighost, The Great Indoors

• February 3, 2017

This week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE saw two popular West Michigan musicians paying homage in-studio to Buddy Holly, not to mention the premiere of new tracks by emerging Grand Rapids acts. Listen to the radio podcast and watch videos of Delilah DeWylde and Jack Leaver performing in-studio.

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Perrin Ice Jam winter festival debuts today, previews performances at Jammie Awards (Local Spins on WYCE)

• January 28, 2017

The first-ever winter festival takes place Saturday with five bands performing. One of those, punk rock’s I Believe in Julio, was the featured artist during this week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE. Listen to the podcast which features the debut of new songs by Michigan bands and check out the festival schedule.

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The reinvention of Roberta Bradley: Grand Rapids singer returns as part of Roberta Lee & Denny G duo

• January 21, 2017

This week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE boasted an in-studio performance by the emerging duo, plus the debut of new songs by Seth Bernard, Truth In Fiction, The Turnips and other Michigan artists. Read the story, listen to the podcast, watch the video.

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Local Spins on WYCE: Drew Nelson, Lena Trinket and the debut of music by Jim Shaneberger, Lake Effects and more

• January 13, 2017

Episode No. 122 of Local Spins on WYCE boasted on-air performances by artists playing big benefit shows on Saturday, and also featured songs from Diff & Dudley, Jeremy Ensley, Carolyn Keobel, Lady Ace Boogie and Public Access. Listen to the podcast, watch the video.

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Local Spins on WYCE: Nathan Kalish, Michael Riley and new songs by Desmond Jones, The Turnips, My Little Empire, Birdie Country

• January 11, 2017

Songwriters Nathan Kalish and Michael Riley were the in-studio guests during the most recent edition of Local Spins on WYCE, with the premiere of new regional tracks and a look back at some Jammie-nominated music from 2016. Listen to the full podcast.

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2016 West Michigan music in review plus Vox Vidorra, Eric Engblade, Phil Stancil: Podcasts

• December 31, 2016

Happy New Year from Local Spins! Listen to this holiday troika of podcasts, featuring two Local Spins on WYCE broadcasts and this week’s edition of “GR Live” to wrap up 2016 on an upbeat musical note. Featured artists include Vox Vidorra, Eric Engblade, Phil Stancil and many more.

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Eric Engblade revels in ‘warm, alive’ solo project while hailing West Michigan’s music scene as the best anywhere

• December 29, 2016

The in-demand Grand Rapids multi-instrumentalist who’s performed with Hannah Rose Graves, Northern Skies, The Change, Bigfoot Buffalo and many more unleashed a rootsy new album in 2016. He plays “GR Live” later today at The B.O.B. and Rockford Brewing’s New Year’s Eve party on Saturday. (Story, radio podcast, video)

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Grand Rapids singer-songwriter Matt Plessner releases moodier ‘Forest Blue’ on mission to be tighter, better (Videos, podcasts)

• December 28, 2016

Matt Plessner, this week’s in-studio radio guest for Local Spins Live, performed two songs as his band prepares to perform for Local Spins Wednesday at SpeakEZ Lounge. Check out the podcasts and videos.

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Local Spins Rewind: Lady Ace Boogie & JRob parlay friendship, collaborative songwriting into The Great Ones (Video, podcast)

• December 23, 2016

They became fast friends after a hip-hop battle and released their debut album, “The Great Ones,” earlier this year. Listen to the Local Spins on WYCE interview and performance as part of the “Local Spins Rewind” series.

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Singer-songwriter Lynn Thompson ‘on a roll’ with diverse new folk album, upcoming band project (Story, podcast, video)

• December 17, 2016

The Grand Rapids guitarist and singer chatted and performed during this week’s Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by The Turnips, Everyday Junior, Monte Pride and more. Check out the Local Spins Artist Spotlight story, podcast and video.

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Red Legs refines its ‘emo-influenced Gaslight Anthem’ sound for new EP (Video, podcast)

• December 9, 2016

The Grand Rapids band is hosting an EP-release show and stopped earlier in the day to visit Local Spins on WYCE, which also spotlighted new regional tracks by The War Between, Boy From School, Lambo and much more. Listen to the podcast and watch the video, only at Local Spins.

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Local Spins on WYCE: Paying tribute to Tom Waits, plus new music from Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys, The Outer Vibe, Boy From School

• December 3, 2016

This week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE featured Olivia Mainville & The Aquatic Troupe with special guest Brandon James playing Tom Waits-inspired music, plus new song debuts by Boy From School, The Outer Vibe, Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys, The Sauce and Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish.

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Bootstrap Boys continue quest for quintessential country twang with new ‘All Boots Aboard’

• November 25, 2016

The Grand Rapids outlaw country act performed two new songs during Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by JRob, A&E, May Erlewine, Blue Soul Express and more. Read the story, listen to the podcast.

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The Moxie Strings push envelope ever further with new album (Local Spins on WYCE)

• November 18, 2016

The Michigan trio stopped at WYCE this week as part of a CD-release tour that touts new songs with Celtic, rock, classical, bluegrass and pop hues. The show also debuted new music from Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish, Lapdogs, Conrad Shock & The Noise and more. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, check out the story.

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Kalamazoo soul band The Mainstays unleash ‘more dynamic’ new studio album with live groove (Story, Local Spins on WYCE podcast)

• November 2, 2016

The Mainstays’ sophomore album, “Another Way,” reflects three years of growth as a band. The popular funksters host CD-release shows this weekend in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Read more about the group’s journey.

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Bet on Rats proud to bring punk attitude to ‘danceable folk-rock’: Local Spins on WYCE

• October 28, 2016

The Grand Rapids band which unleashes its sophomore album on Sunday at The Pyramid Scheme cranked it up on the radio show, which also debuted new songs by Murder Party, Ars Nova, The Sauce, Cartorson, Trash Hounds, The Boulevard Billies and more. Read the story and listen to the podcast at Local Spins.

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Local Spins on WYCE: Diff & Dudley plus new tracks from Nashon Holloway, Benjaman James, Friends With the Weather

• October 26, 2016

The Oct. 21 edition of Local Spins on WYCE boasted an in-studio performance by vintage country’s Diff & Dudley, plus new music by Nashon Holloway, Benjaman James and Friends With the Weather. And this week’s episode of Local Spins Live on WJRW got creepy for the holidays with some Halloween-hued rock. Read the story and check out both radio podcasts at Local Spins.

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Grand Rapids singer-songwriter Dale Wicks’ four-year quest produces ‘hopeful and reflective’ album

• October 18, 2016

A songwriting challenge produced many of the tracks that appear on Wicks’ new album, which officially gets released Sunday. He performed with guitarist Eric Boyea for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by regional artists. Listen to the full radio podcast.

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Guitarist Justin Wierenga branches out with striking solo ‘soundscapes’ while earning West Michigan acclaim as sideman

• October 7, 2016

The Grand Rapids guitarist for Hannah Rose & The GravesTones is at work on a riveting new solo project. He performed for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted some ArtPrize-related songs from Caffein, Four Lincolns, Brian Criner and more.

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Major Murphy, Kari Lynch take different musical tacks with same inspiration: Local Spins Live, Local Spins on WYCE (Podcasts)

• September 30, 2016

One artist is trying to make waves in country music. The other is drawing attention for dreamy, pop-tinged soft rock. Local Spins spotlighted each of them on the radio this week. Listen to both radio podcasts, with plenty of new regional music to soak up.

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Grand Haven’s Ladyfest at the Lakeshore 2016 to spotlight female West Michigan voices

• September 23, 2016

Saturday’s day-long event at Grand Armory Brewing showcases musical talent, poetry and more. Learn more in the Local Spins on WYCE podcast with Ladyfest performers and the debut of new tracks by regional artists. And check out the full Ladyfest schedule at Local Spins.

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Red Tail Ring duo’s confident acoustic glory ‘fed on the past’ while looking to future

• September 16, 2016

With a new album, “Fall Away Blues,” the Kalamazoo musicians are touring the Midwest, stopping by Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by Public Access, Michael Robertson and more. Check out the Local Spins Artist Spotlight story, videos and the full radio show podcast.

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The Go Rounds find ‘power, fervor, raw energy’ and psychedelic magic with new EP

• September 9, 2016

The prolific indie-rock band releases the first of two 2016 EPs, plays Wheatland for the first time this weekend, embarks on a Western tour this fall and lays plans for another full-length album. Read the back story of The Go Rounds’ newest “psychedelia heavy” recording and check out the Local Spins review of the EP.

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The Great Indoors crystallizes its alt-rock sound while eyeing sophomore album: Local Spins on WYCE (Podcast, video)

• September 2, 2016

Members of the Grand Rapids band made their on-air debut this week on the show that also boasted new music by The Go Rounds, Luke Winslow King, Cousin Avery, Stepladders and more. Listen to the podcast, watch the video.

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Local Spins on WYCE Episode No. 101: Steve Hilger, The Concussions, Red Tail Ring, Greensky Bluegrass

• August 26, 2016

The 101st edition of Local Spins on WYCE (Aug. 19, 2016) featured an in-studio chat with jazz musicians Steve Hilger and Charlie Hoats, plus the premiere of new tracks by The Concussions, Red Tail Ring, Greensky Bluegrass, London & Rome, The Legal Immigrants and more. (Due to technical glitches, this podcast was delayed a week.)

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Coffin Problem goes acoustic (well, for one day anyway): Local Spins on WYCE podcast, video

• August 26, 2016

The psychedelic Grand Rapids rock band pared back its sound during an in-studio visit for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by London & Rome, Eric Engblade, The Muteflutes and other West Michigan acts. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, read the story.

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The Autumnatic debuts ‘pop-rock baptized in blues’ for 100th episode of Local Spins on WYCE

• August 12, 2016

Led by Nick Stevenson, the new Grand Rapids band started recording a new EP this week and plays Cowpie Music Festival on Saturday. The band uncorked two songs for Local Spins on WYCE, which also premiered tracks by LVNMUZIQ, Antilogical, Fauxgrass, Plain Jane Glory and Jonny Carroll. Listen to the full podcast.

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Norty pushes beyond EDM for ‘more personal’ electronic music with indie vibe (Podcast)

• August 5, 2016

The Grand Rapids producer and multi-instrumentalist who hosts an album-release show Saturday performed during Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new music from The Legal Immigrants, Holloway, Melophobix, Silverstiles, Bradley Sinclair and more.

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Dave Hardin’s eclectic Americana approach and powerful songs: Local Spins on WYCE

• July 30, 2016

The award-winning singer and guitarist talked about songwriting and performed on the show, which also featured song debuts by Stepladders, Tony Gebhard, David Barrett, Matt Plessner and Kari Lynch. Listen to the entire podcast and check out the video of Hardin’s in-studio performance.

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Tail from the Crypt’s bilingual, ‘darkwave’ tales of mystery and magic: Local Spins on WYCE

• July 23, 2016

The Grand Rapids band with a twist on death rock and a Halloween album release date made its debut for Local Spins on WYCE, which also premiered tracks by Coffin Problem, The Outer Vibe, The Change, The Alien Dogs, Elroy Meltzer and John Kite. Read the story about this singular band and listen to this week’s radio podcast.

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Grand Rapids singer-songwriter Matt Plessner set to release moodier ‘Forest Blue’: Local Spins on WYCE

• July 15, 2016

This week’s in-studio radio guest performed two songs during Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by I Believe in Julio, Norty, Watching for Foxes, May Erlewine and more. Read the story, listen to the podcast and check out the video of Plessner’s in-studio performance.

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UV Hippo, The Turnips, Boy From School, Diff & Dudley rev up new music: Local Spins on WYCE

• July 8, 2016

UV Hippo talks about Russell Olmsted’s final show and unveils a new tune for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by The Turnips, Matt Plessner, Bello Spark, Michael Dause and Glass-House. Read the story, listen to the podcast.

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Michigan Album Reviews: May Erlewine, Devin & The Dead Frets, Muteflutes, Red Sea Pedestrians and more

• July 8, 2016

The first batch of mid-year reviews of new local and regional recordings also spotlights Emma Loo, Glass-House, Trash Hounds and Eric Engblade. Check out the reviews and listen to samples from the new albums.

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Bello Spark hits stride on sophomore album with atmospheric Americana songs of love, inner struggle, loss, joy, perseverance

• July 7, 2016

The Grand Rapids band has honed its sound over the past two years and officially releases its new album on Saturday at Long Road Distillers. Read the story, listen to the podcast and check out a video of their in-studio radio performance.

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Fetching folk with Bruce & Becca Ling, atmospheric Americana with Bello Spark: Local Spins on WYCE

• June 24, 2016

This week’s radio show focused on Sunday’s Water Festival and fetching new music from Bello Spark, plus the debut of tracks by Diff & Dudley, Plain Jane Glory and Nicholas James & The Bandwagon. Listen to the podcast and save the schedule for Sunday’s festival on your smartphone.

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Devin & The Dead Frets take two years to ‘dial in’ for passionate debut rock record (Story, Local Spins on WYCE podcast)

• June 17, 2016

The Grand Rapids band is part of Friday night’s Local Spins Non-Stop Rock ‘n’ Roll Show at Tip Top Deluxe and previewed its new album with a performance for Local Spins on WYCE. The new album officially gets released July 9. Listen to the podcast, including the debut of new songs by Bello Spark, Barbarossa Brothers, Bennett, Bigfoot Buffalo and more.

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The Soil & The Sun presses reset button, reemerges as smaller, ‘more focused’ four-piece group (Story, podcast, video)

• June 10, 2016

The Grand Rapids indie-folk band returns home from a U.S. tour — after downsizing — and performs for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new music by Nicholas James & The Bandwagon, Seth Bernard, The Preservers, Sligh, Kari Lynch and more. Read the story, listen to the podcast, watch the video.

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The Crane Wives stretch out on new album, inspire fans from stage: Local Spins on WYCE

• June 3, 2016

The Grand Rapids folk-rock band rocked Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new material from Red Sea Pedestrians, The Muteflutes, Dead Eye Zack, Matt Gabriel and more. Read the feature story, listen to the podcast and check out the video of The Crane Wives’ in-studio radio performance.

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Local Spins on WYCE: New music from Fauxgrass, The Accidentals, Jackie Chiles, Flushed

• May 27, 2016

Grand Rapids’ progressive bluegrass band Fauxgrass unveiled a new original and a new cover in the studio for Local Spins, which also debuted new music by The Accidentals and other Michigan artists. Listen to the podcast, watch the video of an in-studio performance.